About The BID
The BID Team
Meet the team who oversee the development, delivery and promotion of the BID’s projects, programmes and services.
The BID Board
York BID is governed by a voluntary Board of 14 directors and 2 advisors, who oversee the delivery of the 5 year business plan and provide our team with strategic direction. The Board is made up of representatives from key business sectors across the city centre, as well as partner organisations, such as the Local Authority. The Board meet bi-monthly. Minutes of BID Board meetings can be made available to members on request.
Every 2 years, positions on the Board are refreshed to give the opportunity for new candidates to come forward. We would welcome any representatives from levy-paying businesses, who are interested in applying for a position on the BID Board, to come forward and register their interest.
Applications for Board positions will be considered by acting Directors, based on their suitability for the roles available. An annual general meeting is typically held in July of each year, where any new elections will then be ratified by company members.
If you would like to register your interest for a position as director on the York BID board, please get in touch with via info@theyorkbid.com.
Michael Hjort (Chair)
Owner of Walmgate Ale House
Robert Onyett
Managing Partner, Harrowells Solicitors
Neil Sanderson
Director, York Minster Fund
Oliver Stott
General Manager, Middletons Hotel
Sarah Czarnecki
Director of The Business Clinic, York St John University Business School
Doug Winter
Director, Isotoma
Angela Horner
Associate Director, Browns Department Store
Jenny Layfield
Chief Executive, Officer York Explore Libraries
Rebecca Layton
Owner of Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant
Will Zhuang
Owner of Orchid Vegan Restaurant
Sarah Loftus
Managing Director, Make It York
Cllr. Pete Kilbane
James Gilchrist
Director of Transport, Environment and Planning, City of York Council (Advisor)
Alistair Graham
Residents Representative (Advisor)
Board positions are refreshed every two years as per the company articles of association. Applications for Board positions will be considered by acting Directors, based on their suitability for the roles available. An annual general meeting is typically held in June of each year, where any new elections will then be ratified by company members and levy paying businesses are invited to feedback on the company’s performance.
To apply to become a BID Director your company must register as a member of York BID. Please contact a member of the team to register your interest at info@theyorkbid.com.